The Mysterious Universe by James Jeans

"The Mysterious Universe" explores the profound and often challenging concepts of astronomy and physics, presenting them in a manner accessible to the general reader. The book delves into the nature of the cosmos, the peculiarities of the quantum world, and the philosophical implications of scientific discoveries. It discusses how these discoveries have shifted our understanding of the universe from a mechanistic to a more mysterious, almost mystical view. The text is enriched with discussions on the limitations of human knowledge and the role of the scientist in a rapidly expanding universe of knowledge.

The 9875th greatest book of all time


Published
1930
Nationality
British
Type
Fiction
Pages
200-250
Words
Unknown
Original Language
English

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